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Job Seeker's Bold Counter-Offer to MLB Team Sets Internet Ablaze

When 31-year-old Taylor Grey Meyer wrote a hasty email to the San Diego Padres after applying for a job at the franchise for the 30th time in a row, she didn't know her words were about to set the Internet on fire.

First reported by sports blog Deadspin, Meyer — who has held internships in professional sports over the years — sent an email to the Major League Baseball (MLB) team applying for a job as a ticket seller after being rejected for a series of more prestigious roles. When the team rejected her application yet again and suggested she attend a job fair-like event at the stadium for $500, she decided to take matters into her own hands.

"After careful review I must decline," she sarcastically wrote in an email to the Padres' sales manager. "I realize I may be burning a bridge here, but in the spirit of reciprocity, I would like to extend you a counter-offer to suck my dick. Clearly, I don't have one of these, so my offer makes about as much sense as yours. But for the price you're charging to attend the event, I'm sure I would have no problem borrowing one."

She continued: "Let's talk about why I wasn't a good fit with your organization. Was it my extensive education that made me less of a fit, that now paying $500 will allow me to overcome? My graduate work in sports commerce? Being a law student, working toward becoming an agent? Was it my past experience overseeing the execution of national and international events?"

She also listed her internship experience with Major League Soccer and started volunteering for a minor league baseball team at the age of 15.

"Persevering through countless anonymous email rejections, I continued to submit my resume despite never even being granted the courtesy of a face-to-face interview," she added. "All for the joy of making $30K a year. Maybe you're right. Maybe I'm not the best fit for your company. But here's a nice fit, my foot in your ass."

The sales manager — who told Deadspin that he was more "impressed" than angry — forwarded the email to colleagues, who then forwarded it on to more. Now, her letter has gone completely viral, not only passed around from various MLB and NFL teams but also across the Internet at large.

Many applauded her tenacity on sites such as Facebook and Twitter. In fact, there's even been some chatter about possible job offers from a team in the Arena Football League.

What is your reaction to the letter? Do you think it will work to her benefit and help her get hired somewhere else soon? Let us know your thoughts in the comments.

BONUS: These 11 Olympic Fails Will Make You Cringe

Olympic Fails

1. Bell Ringing Fail

Before the 2012 Olympics were off and running, this flop by the British Culture Secretary happily made its way around the Internet.

2. Public Relations Fail

In an effort to emulate the pomp and circumstance surrounding the Games, London Mayor Boris Johnson got himself stuck in a rather tricky situation.

The result produced a general heyday across the Internet. And we're sure more memes are to come.

3. Flag Identification Fail

The Olympics are all about representing your country with national pride. It's hard to accomplish that as a North Korean footballer mislabeled as South Korean.

Due to the mistake, the match between North Korea and Colombia was delayed. Olympic organizers were quick to apologize, but the damage was done.

4. Poignant Moment Fail

Apparently, the London Games organizers struggle with attaching things. First the bell, and then the American flag came unattached and drifted to the ground during the gold medal presentation ceremony for tennis star Serena Williams.

She seemed unfazed, but the embarrassment certainly must have distressed the IOC and London officials, not to mention a few ultra-patriotic Americans.

5. Awareness Fail

Sometimes the stars align and something awesome happens. Sometimes the starts align and this happens.

Neither athlete was watching their step, and the tumble is so comical, it almost looks planned.

6. Piggy Back Fail

After completing a race, Jamaican sprinter Melaine Walker decides to join in the fun with the Berlin Games' mascot, who was eager to tote her around, piggyback style.

Note to self: Never ride piggyback with someone in a mascot getup. We're just hoping the mascot costume cushioned the blow, but that doesn't make up for bruised pride.

7. Fail Turns to Win in No Time

Sometimes fails can turn to wins very quickly. After two athletes were disqualified for jumping the gun, only athlete Eric Moussambani from Equatorial Guinea remained.

He struggled to the very end and did not make the cut, but his efforts certainly caught the attention of an audience willing to see someone achieve their own goals.

Note: we apologize about the embed link not working in the slideshow. It's worth it to click and view on YouTube though!

8. Pump Up the Crowd Fail

If you're going to pump up the crowd before your event, make sure you're in the right frame of mind to actually complete your task. Otherwise, you look a little dopey — Carlton Lavong of Norristown, Pa. went face-first into the long jump pit on his final jump.

9. Coordination Fail

You'll find plenty of these types of fails, but this one is especially delightful.

10. Gymnast Fail

In gymnastics, fails occur with the most regularity. The sport requires an extreme amount of focus and physical discipline. Here's a nice compilation of tricks gone slightly awry.

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